Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
165531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct.: 256 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164860

Common Names

  • Woolly Adesmia
  • Woolly Bush
  • Woolly Pea

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Synonyms

  • Patagonium lanatum Kuntze [valid]

Description

Adesmia lanata (also called 'Woolly Adesmia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adesmia lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fodder for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adesmia lanata has small yellow flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a height of about 5 cm and a diameter of about 1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adesmia lanata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Adesmia lanata

Adesmia lanata is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Adesmia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adesmia lanata?

Adesmia lanata

What is the common name of Adesmia lanata?

Woolly adesmia

What is the family of Adesmia lanata?

Fabaceae

Species in the Adesmia genus

Adesmia aromatica, Adesmia boelckeana, Adesmia calycicomosa, Adesmia coquimbensis, Adesmia lihuelensis, Adesmia littoralis, Adesmia pseudincana, Adesmia pseudogrisea, Adesmia aconcaguensis, Adesmia acuta, Adesmia aegiceras, Adesmia ameghinoi, Adesmia aphylla, Adesmia arachnipes, Adesmia araucana, Adesmia araujoi, Adesmia arenicola, Adesmia argentea, Adesmia argyrophylla, Adesmia aspera, Adesmia atacamensis, Adesmia aueri, Adesmia aurantiaca, Adesmia balsamica, Adesmia bedwellii, Adesmia bijuga, Adesmia boronioides, Adesmia brachysemeon, Adesmia bracteata, Adesmia brevivexillata, Adesmia candida, Adesmia capitellata, Adesmia ciliata, Adesmia colinensis, Adesmia concinna, Adesmia conferta, Adesmia cordobensis, Adesmia coronilloides, Adesmia corymbosa, Adesmia curvifolia, Adesmia cytisoides, Adesmia darapskyana, Adesmia denticulata, Adesmia denudata, Adesmia dichotoma, Adesmia digitata, Adesmia disperma, Adesmia dumosa, Adesmia echinus, Adesmia elata,

Species in the Fabaceae family